3200 MHz RAM is compatible with an i5 10400 and H510M-HDV.
3200 MHz RAM is compatible with an i5 10400 and H510M-HDV.
Based on what you discovered online, the i5 10400 typically supports up to 2666 MHz for RAM, though some sources mention it can handle higher speeds officially. There are reports of people using it with Z490 boards and even pairing it with H510 chips that support up to 3200 MHz RAM. Whether this setup works depends on your specific components and configuration. It might offer improved performance if you use a compatible motherboard, but the gains could be marginal unless you're working with high-speed RAM.
Yes, it functions properly. It should remain stable and offer several advantages. Thanks!
In 99% of the cases it's stable. It's not officially supported so no guarantees. It should run slightly better, but the difference isn't crazy and the 10400 is a good CPU so you're probably bottlenecked by the GPU anyway. Unless you use the iGPU, that uses the RAM so it will make a good difference. Chances are that you can go even higher than 3200
Absolutely sure! Have you looked into the price of the 11400? The iGPU is significantly better, and the CPU is only slightly better. If you manage to find it at a comparable cost, that would be ideal.
Note: The H510 is the only 500-series chip without RAM overclocking support. You'll be stuck with a maximum of 2666 MHz. You should consider B560, Z490, or a Ryzen processor with a B550.
Edited: July 19, 2021 by Pixelfie
The i5 11400 costs about $60 more. You're also wondering if the H510 will work with overclocking, since the Asrock site mentioned H510M-HDV supports 3200 MHz OC.
The up to 3200 Mhz refers to the maximum clock speed supported by the processor. It applies to CPUs that can handle that frequency, such as the i5-11400. For the B560, you can use an i5-10400 if it meets the requirements.
Only 3200 is suitable for the 11th gen B560 because it allows memory overclocking. The Z490 usually matches the B560’s price, so consider getting one if it’s more affordable.